The term Operational Excellence often encompasses Lean, quality management, and cultural change programs. As an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager, you primarily work at a strategic level, building a structure to align all processes within the company and across plants with the value stream and overall strategy.

In addition to Lean and Quality, you also consider strategies for maintenance, Six Sigma, and supply chain management. You serve as a link between departments, optimizing the interfaces.

Furthermore, you coordinate the entire continuous improvement process (CIP). The potential for improvement is enormous right from the introduction of OPEX, providing the company with a boost in innovation.